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WASHINGTON — An estimated 120,000 Holocaust survivors live in the United States today, at an average age of 80; 3 in 5 survivors are women; and approximately two thirds of Holocaust survivors live alone. Many rely on local agencies to help them afford basic necessities such as food and health care, which is why U.S. [...]

Top 50 most influential Jews 2013: Places 1-10 By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Jack Lew went from White House chief of staff to US secretary of the treasury, but he’s still every bit as influential. 10. DNC chairwoman Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Debbie Wasserman Schultz wears many hats: congresswoman, mom, chief deputy whip in the House [...]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement marking Israel’s Independence Day, Yom Ha’atzmaut:

“I am delighted to wish Israelis and Jews around the world a hearty ‘Mazel tov’ on Israel’s 65th anniversary of independence. For six and a half decades, our two nations have shared bonds of friendship and partnership between our governments, leaders, and people based on mutual values, priorities, and hopes.

WASHINGTON – Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) made the following statement today recognizing Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, in honor of Holocaust survivors: “Today we stand with communities around the world in honor of the six million Jews and countless other victims who perished during the Holocaust. Yom HaShoah reminds us not only of the [...]

South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com By Debbie Wasserman Schultz Israel’s national anthem, “Hatikvah” (The Hope), portrays an ancient dream for a modern land: “as long as the Jewish spirit is yearning deep in the heart… then our hope – the two-thousand year old hope – will not be lost.” This powerful pairing of history and hope marks [...]

JERUSALEM – Earlier today, President Barack Obama gave a speech to the Israeli people at the Jerusalem Convention Center. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), who is traveling with the President in Israel, released the following statement: “As the President stated unequivocally in his speech to the people of Israel today, ‘Israel is not going [...]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) traveled with President Obama to Israel Tuesday night. “It is an honor to be in Israel with President Obama for the first foreign trip of his second term as he visits Israel, the West Bank, and Jordan,” said Rep. Wasserman Schultz. “This trip is an important opportunity [...]

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, the United Nations General Assembly voted in favor of a Palestinian bid for “non-member observer state” status. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) released the following statement: “With U.N. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice’s vote against this measure, the Obama Administration once again demonstrated the United States’ unwavering commitment to [...]

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) made the following statement about the cease fire agreement between Israel and Gaza: “Throughout these difficult and troubling days, I am proud that the United States, at every level, has stood by our ally Israel’s side. We have stood up for Israel’s sovereign right to self-defense [...]

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) made the following statement condemning the recent Hamas missile attacks on Israel and standing up for Israel’s right to self-defense: “With our deepest concern and strongest support, the United States stands firm with our ally Israel, currently under fire from an onslaught of Hamas rockets. I [...]